Down to Business English

Skip Montreux, Dez Morgan & Samantha Vega | Business English Instructors
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A podcast for people who use English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) in their work environment and want to improve their overall language skills. In each episode, hosts Skip Montreux, Dez Morgan, and Samantha Vega discuss Business news making headlines around the world. Through their discussions, Skip, Dez and Samantha introduce English vocabulary & phrases related to business, review grammar, and identify cultural differences found in International business situations. An excellent way to improve listening comprehension skills, keep up with business trends, and advance your career.

  1. NOV 13

    Understanding Economic Stimulus

    China is taking action to boost its slowing economy with different types of economic support. By lowering interest rates, making it easier to borrow money, and helping local governments buy unsold real estate, China hopes to increase growth.  Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan talk about how the Chinese government is using economic stimulus to improve its economy. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) recently took steps to encourage more borrowing and spending, including lowering interest rates and loosening rules for bank lending. Another important step allows local governments to sell bonds to help fund the purchase of unsold real estate, which indirectly supports property developers. D2B 345 explores China’s recent economic stimulus measures and what they mean for the country’s economy. Skip and Dez discuss how these government actions are helping key sectors like real estate and technology. They also look at the risks involved if government support ends. This episode of D2B provides a look at the benefits and challenges of economic stimulus in a major global economy. Do you like what you hear? Become a D2B Member today for to access to member-only episodes, our --NEW!!! -- INTERACTIVE AUDIO SCRIPTS, PDF Audio Script Library, Bonus Vocabulary episodes, and D2B Member-only episodes. Visit d2benglish.com/membership for more information.

    21 min
  2. Big Tech goes Nuclear - Bonus Vocabulary

    NOV 4 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Big Tech goes Nuclear - Bonus Vocabulary

    In this Bonus Vocabulary episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 343 - Big Tech goes Nuclear. The words they explain are: To check something out (phrasal verb) A query (noun) To go according to plan (phrase) To adhere to (phrasal verb) A calculated risk (noun)

    9 min

  3. OCT 30

    Big Tech goes Nuclear

    Big Tech is turning to an unexpected solution to meet the soaring power demands of artificial intelligence — nuclear energy. With Microsoft, Amazon, and Google investing heavily in nuclear technology, this move could reshape energy use in the tech industry.  Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega explore the surprising steps that Big Tech is taking to secure power for their AI-driven future. Microsoft recently made headlines by signing a 20-year agreement to source energy from the infamous Three Mile Island nuclear plant, while Amazon and Google are betting on new nuclear technology with investments in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). Samantha and Skip discuss the enormous energy requirements of AI, the environmental goals of these companies, and the potential risks and benefits of Big Tech’s nuclear power ambitions. D2B 343 looks into how Big Tech’s move into nuclear power marks a critical step in the evolution of the energy landscape. Skip and Samantha examine how companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google are balancing the advantages of clean energy with the potential risks that nuclear power entails, creating a thought-provoking look at the future of energy in the tech industry. Do you like what you hear? Become a D2B Member today for to access to member-only episodes, our --NEW!!! -- INTERACTIVE AUDIO SCRIPTS, PDF Audio Script Library, Bonus Vocabulary episodes, and D2B Member-only episodes. Visit d2benglish.com/membership for more information.

    22 min

  4. OCT 23

    Charles Ponzi - the father of Ponzi schemes - redux

    Ponzi schemes are one of the most famous types of financial fraud, promising big returns but often leaving investors with huge losses. But where did the term “Ponzi scheme” come from, and how do these scams work? Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega discuss the history of the Ponzi scheme and its infamous founder, Charles Ponzi. They explore how Ponzi scammed investors in the early 1920s with promises of guaranteed returns using international postal reply coupons. Skip explains how Ponzi’s business plan quickly fell apart when the press and authorities began investigating, causing panic among investors.  D2B 342 offers a fascinating look at how Ponzi schemes started and how they work, shedding light on one of the biggest financial scams in history. It’s an essential episode for anyone who wants to understand how to spot these kinds of frauds and avoid falling victim to similar scams in today’s world. Do you like what you hear? Become a D2B Member today for to access to member-only episodes, our --NEW!!! -- INTERACTIVE AUDIO SCRIPTS, PDF Audio Script Library, Bonus Vocabulary episodes, and D2B Member-only episodes. Visit d2benglish.com/membership for more information.

    30 min
  5. Sky-High Profits: how frequent flier programs turned airlines into banks

    OCT 17 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Sky-High Profits: how frequent flier programs turned airlines into banks

    Brief Frequent flier programs have been an important part of the airline industry for many years, rewarding loyal customers with miles for their travel. However, these programs have changed a lot since they began, and airlines now make more money from deals with credit card companies than from selling tickets. Are airlines becoming more like banks? Overview In this episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega take a closer look at frequent flier programs and the surprising business model behind them. They explain how airlines earn billions from co-branded credit card partnerships and how this boosts their profits. Skip and Samantha also talk about the history of frequent flier programs, starting from the early 1980s and how they have turned into big money-makers for airlines today. Insights Skip and Samantha’s conversation is a great learning resource if you want to build your English listening comprehension skills and expand your business vocabulary. Key points of their discussion include: 🔸 How frequent flier programs now bring in more money than selling tickets. 🔸The importance of co-branded credit cards for airline profits. 🔸The history of frequent flier programs and how they've gone from rewarding miles flown to money spent. In Summary D2B 341 offers a clear look at how frequent flier programs have changed the airline industry and become a major source of income. This episode helps listeners understand how these programs work today and whether airlines are focusing more on financial deals than on flying passengers. It's a great episode for anyone interested in the connection between finance and travel.

    23 min
  6. Savory Snacks: Mars Inc.'s acquisition of Kellanova - Bonus Vocabulary

    OCT 9 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Savory Snacks: Mars Inc.'s acquisition of Kellanova - Bonus Vocabulary

    In this Bonus Vocabulary episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 339 - Savory Snacks: Mars Inc.'s acquisition of Kellanova. The words we explain are: To encompass (verb) To whet one’s appetite (idiom) To be / to fall under one’s umbrella (expression) A holdup (noun) To hold up (verb) A game changer (noun)

    11 min

  7. OCT 8

    Savory Snacks: Mars Inc.'s acquisition of Kellanova

    Mars Inc., known for its chocolate products like Mars bars and M&Ms, is making a major move into the savory snack market. With a $35.9 billion deal to acquire Kellanova, Mars is positioning itself to compete with industry giants like PepsiCo. This acquisition could reshape the savory snack landscape and help Mars diversify beyond its traditional chocolate-based portfolio. Skip Montreux and Dez Morgan discuss Mars Inc.’s acquisition of Kellanova, a major player in the global savory snack market.  Formerly part of Kellogg’s, Kellanova produces well-known brands like Pringles and Rice Krispie Treats. Skip and Dez explore why Mars, typically focused on chocolate, is investing heavily in snacks like crisps and pretzels. They also look at how the rise in cocoa prices has pushed Mars to diversify its portfolio and enter the savory snack market.  D2B 339 breaks down Mars Inc.’s acquisition of Kellanova and how it signifies a significant shift in Mars’ business strategy. Skip and Dez explain how this move will position Mars  to become a major competitor to PepsiCo in the global snack market.  Do you like what you hear? Become a D2B Member today for to access to member-only episodes, our --NEW!!! -- INTERACTIVE AUDIO SCRIPTS, PDF Audio Script Library, Bonus Vocabulary episodes, and D2B Member-only episodes. Visit d2benglish.com/membership for more information.

    19 min
  8. Google’s Antitrust Battles - Bonus Vocabulary

    OCT 1 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Google’s Antitrust Battles - Bonus Vocabulary

    In this Bonus Vocabulary episode of Down to Business English, Skip Montreux and Samantha Vega provide bonus vocabulary explanations and examples for words and phrases used in D2B 337 - Google’s Antitrust Battles. The words they explain are: To catch one’s breath (expression) To have one’s hands full (idiom) To wrap up (phrasal verb) To stifle (verb) The whole shebang (expression)

    11 min
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A podcast for people who use English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) in their work environment and want to improve their overall language skills. In each episode, hosts Skip Montreux, Dez Morgan, and Samantha Vega discuss Business news making headlines around the world. Through their discussions, Skip, Dez and Samantha introduce English vocabulary & phrases related to business, review grammar, and identify cultural differences found in International business situations. An excellent way to improve listening comprehension skills, keep up with business trends, and advance your career.

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  • Creator
    Skip Montreux, Dez Morgan & Samantha Vega | Business English Instructors
  • Years Active
    2010 - 2024
  • Episodes
    147
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Down to Business English
  • Provider
    Malcolm Kostiuk

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